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Coordinates and oversees the development of coverage analyses and budgets for both industry sponsored and non-industry sponsored clinical trials. Works with third party vendors as necessary to supply clinical trial documentation, prioritize work queues, and assist with budget development. Liaises between budget developers and COH departments to determine suitable cost allocations for unique clinical trial procedures. Works with Principal Investigators and study teams to finalize clinical trial budgets and obtain approval of coverage analyses, budget estimates, or detailed budgets. Tracks all relevant data and ensures both contracting and patient finance is supplied with finalized documentation.

Provides day-to-day administrative support to, Principal Investigators, clinical research nurses, clinical trial administrators, departmental business directors and other stakeholders in resolving budget development issues, including but not limited to budget estimates and non-qualifying trial assessments. Is charged with ensuring that incremental costs of clinical research are covered per institutional policy and guidelines while applying clinical research compliance expertise pertaining to all applicable payers.

The position includes the general development and ongoing refinement of administrative infrastructure for the management of financial activity associated with for-profit corporate sponsorship as well as non-industry submissions pertaining to clinical trials. The position integrates diverse elements of clinical trial management and requires creativity, teamwork, and collegiality to develop and maintain sound fiscal and related administrative systems.

Coordinate with all relevant groups to finalize and gain approval of coverage analyses and budgets while tracking all appropriate data metrics. Must understand the clinical trial and the protocol in order to review coding with PI.

Review protocol amendments for any revisions affecting the budget; updates budget as necessary or re-prioritizes for additional development by a third party vendor.

Assist with ongoing review of internal processes to streamline roles and responsibilities; execute process changes or identify resources to accomplish projects and oversee to completion.

Prepare reports and advise on feasibility and cost effectiveness.

Participate in the development of new data systems and tools for electronic clinical trials, financing, documentation, and administration.

Participate on administrative committees as requested to improve the administrative understanding and support of clinical trials.Represent City of Hope at national and regional professional meetings as necessary.

Maintain general knowledge of research subjects and research personnel protections.

Conduct special projects and perform additional duties as assigned by the Director.

Follow established City of Hope and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including adherence to the workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan. Practice a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Education and Skills Required for Consideration:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Five years experience working in research administration, a Contract Research Organization, pharma or biotech industry, a medical or clinical practice arena, or health insurance industry

Must have working knowledge of clinical trials

Must be familiar with HCPCS / CPT codes

Must understand what is standard of care or routine care and what is considered research-related in the context of a clinical trial

Must be familiar with Medicare regulations, guidelines, policies

Experience budgeting and estimating clinical trials costs is a plus

Analytical skills to review coverage analyses, budgets, and estimates based on established criteria and departmental guidelines.

Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with complex, sensitive and confidential material with Principal Investigators, sponsors, and administrative and management personnel.

Ability to read, identify and extract pertinent information from protocols.

Knowledge of common budgeting practices and general time/effort allotments is preferred.

Strong attention to detail required.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office – all programs, required.

About City of Hope

City of Hope, an innovative biomedical research, treatment and educational institution with over 4000 employees, is dedicated to the prevention and cure of cancer and other life-threatening diseases and guided by a compassionate, patient-centered philosophy. Founded in 1913 and headquartered in Duarte, California, City of Hope is a remarkable non-profit institution, where compassion and advanced care go hand-in-hand with excellence in clinical and scientific research. City of Hope is a National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of the nation’s 20 leading cancer centers that develops and institutes standards of care for cancer treatment.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

About City of Hope

City of Hope is a leading nonprofit clinical research center—fighting major life-threatening diseases and delivering hope with exceptional treatment, prevention, and educational programs.